Serving 639 students in grades 7-8, Carmenita Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Carmenita Middle serves the northeast part of Cerritos, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 2 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carmenita Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Carmenita Middle School's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
639 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Carmenita Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmenita Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
56%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmenita Middle School's ranking?
Carmenita Middle School is ranked #782 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carmenita Middle School often compared to?
Carmenita Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carmenita Middle School?
639 students attend Carmenita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Carmenita Middle School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carmenita Middle School?
Carmenita Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carmenita Middle School offer ?
Carmenita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Carmenita Middle School part of?
Carmenita Middle School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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